Koroghlu The Times ve Özellikleri

The hero and ashug Koroghlu, who lived in the XVI century in Turkey, is known for his presence as a literary character and poet but is also documented as a historical figure. The article examines sources that mention his name in order to discuss the historicity of accounts about him and the events of his life as a Jalali fighter. Sources examined include historical and ethnographic works, travelogues and folklore collections, manuscripts, “Muhimma” (Mühimmə) log books, decrees sent out from the central government, various Ottoman documents, and legal logs.